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Multi-purpose gas turbine seal support and assembly

US10053998B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2013
Grant dateAug 21, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02C7/28
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gas turbine engine assembly includes a first module, a second module rotatable about a center line of the gas turbine engine and fluidly coupled with the first module, and a multi-purpose seal support. The multi-purpose seal support includes an aft end secured to the first module, and a forward end disposed proximate the second module. The forward end has a discourager portion, a seal portion, and a meshing portion.

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